When i was a generational speaker for a health care facility, I found that 45% of the leadership was generation X and Y. That meant that over 50% of their subordinates were older than them. Many young, savvy career oriented professionals today find themselves leading older generations. Age dictates a lot about who we are and the decisions we make. Real differences exist across generations in our values and work preferences.

The war for talent is still on. Despite an economic pullback, there are still more jobs than skilled labor to do them. What an enviable position to be in, especially for young gen Y employees, to start your career with more skilled jobs than people to do them. Organizations lined up in demand for your talent.

Laughter is a physiological necessity. Without it you could die. Okay, I can't prove that but I'm very suspicious. Studies have proven though that laughing automatically reoxygenates the blood, boosts energy levels and decreases stress.

We assume that happiness is a natural thing. It's not. Science is teaching us how to create happiness. Science confirms money can't buy happiness (although I would like the opportunity to try). Those who believe that having money would make them happy find that once you get the money, it is no longer motivating.

I was a humorous motivational speaker at a customer service franchise conference. It seems that many service companies aren't managing expectations and this drastically reduces customer service and guest satisfaction.

I am a motivational keynote speaker for a Parks and Recreation Conference in June. From my pre- program interviews I am reminded how parks and recreation professionals and our nations parks have a positive impact on our communities.

I am a luncheon speaker at a calgary event for the Petroleum Joint Venture Association on March 17,2011. This associations mission is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of petroleum joint venture relationships.

I am pleased to be the closing keynote inspirational speaker for the NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) nursing conference on April 8, 2011. Over 400 nurses and health care professionals will attend the conference.

I was the closing motivational speaker for a customer service franchise conference. The topic of the convention was passion. Apparently some franchise employees have passion and some dont. Why? What sets them apart?